Content

This unit is divided into two main sections. Firstly, it will discuss a theoretical analysis of priesthood, ministry and pastoral care in the Orthodox tradition and contemporary life. Secondly, the unit will also study practical applications of the Church’s vision and experience to issues of priestly and pastoral life and service in the Church today. The unit will examine questions such as: How does the unique priesthood of Christ relate to the priesthood of all Church members and to the specific priesthood of the presbyter/bishop? How do we understand the Church to be both hierarchical and conciliar? How are we to understand the role of women?

Unit code: DP1500A

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: St Athanasius College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Define the relationship between the diaconate, presbytery and the episcopate and how these affect the practical functioning of a diocese.

2.

Demonstrate an understanding of the pastoral role of the priest in the local parish and within a diocese.

3.

Describe and comment on the role of women in the Orthodox Church

4.

Outline the life of a parish with respect to its growth, development, administration, community participation and philanthropy.

Pedagogy

Weekly presentations and class discussions

Indicative Bibliography

  • The Pastoral Epistles in the New Testament.
  • Canons regarding ordinations, priestly behaviour and pastoral ministry: Nicea 1,2,9,10,17. Ancyra 2, 14. Neocaesarea 1,8,9. Antioch 2,5, 13, 17, 18, 21, 22. Laodicea 3, 4, 13, 24, 36, 55, 58. African Code 21, 35, 36, 40, 54. Apostolic Canons 5, 6, 15, 17, 18, 23, 25, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44, 51, 58, 59, 61, 65, 67, 77, 78.
  • A Monk of the Eastern Church, and John Breck. Serve the Lord with Gladness: Basic Reflections on the Eucharist and the Priesthood. Crestwood, N.Y. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1990. (recommended for purchase)
  • Burmester, O. H. E. Ordination Rites of the Coptic Church: Text according to Ms. 253 Liturgy, Coptic Museum, Cairo: Société D'archéologie Copte, 1985.
  • St. Gregory Nazianzus. In Defence of His Flight to Pontus in NPNF, Second Series, Vol. 7, 204-227.
  • Hopko, Thomas, 1990. "Ministry and the Unity of the Church: An Eastern Orthodox View" in SVTQ 34, no. 4: 269-279.
  • Hopko, Thomas, 1990. “On Ecclesial Conciliarity” in The Legacy of St. Vladimir: Byzantium, Russia, America. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1990, 209-225
  • St. John Chrysostom. Six Books on the Priesthood, trans. Graham Neville, Crestwood, N.Y. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1996. (recommended for purchase)
  • Lazor, Paul. “Pastoral Care Today” in SVTQ 40, no. 1&2: 17-41, 1996
  • Percival, H.R. Nicene & Post-Nicene Series 2 Vol 14: The Decrees and Canons of the Seven Ecumenical Council, Vol. 14. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay (2500 words)

2500 60.0
Essay

Essay (1500 words)

1500 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:50:39 +1100